NORTHAMPTON - Local filming began this morning on "Edge of Darkness," a crime thriller starring Mel Gibson.

Scenes for the film will be shot in several Northampton locations and on Mount Sugarloaf in Deerfield., as well as in Boston.

The film, directed by Martin Campbell ("Casino Royale"), will be released next year.

Filming was taking place inside Tully O'Reilly's Pub on Pleasant Street this morning. Other locations in Northampton include the Hampshire County Courthouse and Northampton Athletic Club on King Street.